By 3 Min ReadGENEVA (Reuters) – United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Friday that China is restricting basic civil and political freedoms in the name of national security and COVID-19 measures, adding to a wave of criticism of the country’s rights record.“Activists, lawyers and human rights defenders – as well as some…
It’s a scene that’s been played out both in high drama and a blockbuster thriller, in Death and the Maiden and in Marathon Man – a victim chancing many years later upon their tormentor – but in Berlin in 2014 it happened for real. Anwar al-Bunni was in a grocery shop when he ran into…
The thrills and chills of the big screen are back big time in the world’s largest film market.With the coronavirus well under control in China and cinemas running at half capacity, moviegoers are smashing China’s box office records, with domestic productions far outpacing their Hollywood competitors.February marked China’s all-time biggest month for movie ticket sales,…
WASHINGTON—The Biden administration plans to allow a sweeping Trump-era rule aimed at combating Chinese technology threats to take effect next month, over objections from U.S. businesses, according to people familiar with the matter.The rule, initially proposed in November, enables the Commerce Department to ban technology-related business transactions that it determines pose a national security threat,…
China successfully sent three reconnaissance satellites into orbit Tuesday (Feb. 23), according to media reports.A Long March 4C rocket carrying the Yaogan-31 satellites flew into space from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert at 9:22 p.m. EST (0222 GMT, or 10:22 a.m. local time Wednesday, Feb. 24), according to a report from China’s…
Clubhouse Opens a Window for Free Expression in China Until recently, Chinese citizens could only speak privately about political taboos, like the detention of Uighurs; suddenly, an app has offered a chance to talk out loud and honestly.Anthony Hopkins on “The Father” The veteran actor explains why taxing roles, like that of a man suffering…
China’s strong demand for overseas-made infant formula started in 2008 after the so-called melamine scandal, when 300,000 children were poisoned after drinking contaminated products. Photo: BloombergREAD FULL ARTICLE
BEIJING/HONG KONG — When China convenes the most important event on its political calendar, the annual National People’s Congress, on March 5, it will approve a long-term plan spanning 15 years. By the end of that road map, in 2035, China sees itself replacing the U.S. as the world’s largest economy.The NPC — China’s parliament…
The New York Stock Exchange is to start delisting proceedings against China National Offshore Oil Corporation to comply with an executive order from Donald Trump that bans Americans from investing in companies with ties to the Chinese military.The NYSE on Friday said it would suspend trading in Cnooc’s American depository shares on March 9, after…
According to Steve Li, GM of Rheem China, the epidemic will influence consumer decision-making and even reshape the lifestyle and consumption focuses of Chinese consumers in the long run.Rheem China Rheem China Rises to Meet New Industry Development Opportunities Rheem China Rises to Meet New Industry Development OpportunitiesNew York, NY, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)…
